(n) having knowledge of, Syn. consciousness, cognisance, knowingness, cognizance, Ant. incognizance, Example:he had no awareness of his mistakes; his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced; their intelligence and general knowingness was impressive
(n) (law) a security entered into before a court with a condition to perform some act required by law; on failure to perform that act a sum is forfeited, Syn. recognisance